Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Douglass Cardwell, timpani

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By Malinda Wagstaff

Published January 28, 2020 at 2:24 PM EST

Douglas Cardwell currently holds the Principal Timpani Chair with the New Mexico Philharmonic (NMP). He is also the Principal Timpanist of the National Sphinx Orchestra. Along with these appointments he performs with Santa Fe Pro Musica, Performance Santa Fe, and the Chatter Chamber group. Prior to joining the NMP he was a fellowship recipient with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra where he performed, recorded, and toured internationally. Mr. Cardwell is a Pearl/Adams, REMO, and Freer Percussion sponsored Concert Artist.